Logistics Specialist (DHQ)

The Logistics Specialist coordinates and manages logistical operations and resources ensuring the effective use and availability of departmental vehicles equipment supplies and other assets. The position oversees fleet and inventory operations warehouse and storage areas supplier and vendor relationships and distribution while providing logistical and operational support for street outreach community events client services Corps and other departmental programs and activities. The Specialist also supports divisional emergency preparedness and response efforts training initiatives and works with Corps donors vendors and other partners to ensure departmental resources are effectively coordinated and available to meet program and emergency needs. The position is supervised by the Emergency Services Deputy Director.

• Manage departmental vehicles equipment inventory warehouse/storage areas and related tracking systems including maintenance inspections and required documentation
• Coordinate the acquisition organization transportation and distribution of supplies and equipment for departmental and Corps programs and activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers vendors donors and other resource partners to support departmental needs
• Provide logistical support for street outreach community events client services distributions trainings and other departmental activities
• Work with Case Managers to support client needs including transportation and the pickup delivery and distribution of essential items and other assistance
• Coordinate with the Administrative & Volunteer Support Specialist to engage and support volunteers for outreach distributions disaster response and other activities
• Support development of Corps-based preparedness resources and planning
• Provide logistical support for divisional emergency preparedness response recovery and mitigation activities including the deployment and tracking of supplies and equipment
• Maintain all relevant training certifications to include but not limited to first aid CPR opioid overdose reversal/prevention AED Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) signs of human trafficking etc.
• Maintain all required Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) training and certifications ensure accurate and timely reporting of distributed supplies maintain necessary inventory and perform other OOPP-related responsibilities necessary for program operation and compliance with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Salvation Army policy
• Provide overdose prevention education and distribute naloxone and other approved harm reduction resources in accordance with NYC DOHMH requirements and Salvation Army policy including participation in community events and targeted distribution within required ZIP codes
• With approval deploy national/international emergencies in support of response efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• College degree in a relevant field or 35 years of experience in logistics operations inventory/fleet management emergency services humanitarian assistance or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate complex logistical operations and distributions involving multiple resources locations schedules and stakeholders
• Strong independent organizational planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to changing operational needs
• Experience managing inventory equipment vehicles and warehouse/storage operations including sourcing distribution maintenance and related tracking systems
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors suppliers donors Corps and other internal and external partners
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness disaster response and recovery human services and/or anti-human trafficking preferred
• Instructor certification in First Aid CPR/AED Mental Health First Aid ServSafe and other relevant courses or demonstrated progress toward those certifications
• OOPP/naloxone training and certification or willingness to obtain required certifications
• Valid drivers license with the ability to operate cargo vans box trucks forklift and other Emergency Services vehicles; ability to obtain and maintain all required licenses certifications and documentation for assigned vehicles
• Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment ability to work evenings and weekends and respond to emergency and disaster operations as needed
• Bi/multilingual preferred
• General knowledge of The Salvation Army preferred